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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.32, 40,005.84 and 25,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.32, 40,005.84 and 25,525.76 is: 38,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.32 : 40,005.84 = 25,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.32/40,005.84 = 25,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.32x = 40,005.84 × 25,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.32x = 1,021,179,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,179,470.44/26,640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,332.10

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